Fellowes makes some wonderful paper shredders, including some that are great for both small professional offices and home use. One such product is the PowerShred SB 87C, a machine that offers safe and jam free operation, as well as the ability to destroy CD s. However, this device does have a couple of drawbacks, including a lengthy cooling off time. Here are the good and not so good aspects of this product so you can tell if this is the right machine for you.
Strengths:
* For a smaller shredder, the SB 87CS has a pretty impressive shredding capacity. It can accept up to 15 sheets per pass and feasibly shred up to 150 sheets per minute. The machine has a 9 inch feed opening to accept letter and legal sized paper.
* In addition to paper, this product has no problem destroying other items including paper fasteners, credit cards, and CD s. There s even a designated CD slot.
* This machine offers a terrific amount of security because it is a cross cut device. It has the ability to turn a single sheet up paper into countless particles that measure 5/32 x 1 1/2 .
* The SB 87CS is yet another Fellowes shredder with SafeSense technology, so it s a great choice if you re concerned about safety. SafeSense will immediately shut down the machine if it senses that your hands are too close to the feed opening.
* This is one of Fellowes jam free shredders. It has a paper overfeed indicator that will turn red when you attempt to shred too many sheets. The device will also turn off if a jam occurs so you can fix the problem.
* Operation is quick and easy thanks to the device s ability to automatically turn itself on and off. It will also shut down immediately in the event of a paper jam or if the 7 gallon waste bin is full.
* Speaking of the waste bin, it is housed in a convenient cabinet like area that easily opens up so you can get rid of your shreds. The door even has some storage space for accessories such as shredder oil.
* The SB 87CS is a modern looking device that s small yet still has a lot of power. It is easy to move around thanks to the inclusion of casters on the bottom of the unit.
* There is a 7 year warranty on the machine s cutting mechanism.
Weaknesses:
* While the SB 87CS has a good shredding capacity and it can shred quickly, this is not a continuous duty device. The machine can run for up to 20 minutes before it needs twice that long to cool off. A 40 minute downtime is rather long and will be frustrating for some users.
* Due to the downtime and the rather small waste bin, this wouldn t be a good shredder for large offices.
* Despite the inclusion of a designated CD slot, the paper and plastic waste is all mixed together, making recycling a bit of a challenge.
* The SB 87CS operates at about a 70 decibel level. It produces the same amount of noise you might get from a vacuum cleaner, which will probably be a bit distracting, especially in shared workspaces.
* Although this product would be good for home use, some potential consumers might be a bit taken aback by the SB 87CS s price.
When it comes right down to it, the Fellowes PowerShred SB 87CS would be just right for small and home offices that need a device with all the bells and whistles of a larger machine. You ll just need to be sure the shredder s long downtime and sound level won t be a problem. If that s the case, you re bound to be very pleased with the SB 87CS.
Author Resource:-
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
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